Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
34 Carinyah Rd Pickering Brook
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1960
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 21 Jul 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has social value as the workplace for many people in the Pickering Brook community since 1962
· The mill has research value for its demonstration of past and present work practices in the timber industry
Physical Description
Collection of structures and buildings in the sawmill complex, predominantly of brick and iron construction. Utilitarian and industrial design with no clearly identifiable architectural features.
History
Timber, immigration, technology
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Condition
Poor to fair This mill was established on the site in 1962 by Tony Brescasin who relocated the operation from the former mill site at 216 Canning Road, Kalamunda. The mill provided work opportunities for many Italian migrants and continues to operate today [2013]
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
Creation Date
22 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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